Labrador Puppy
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appreciated.
Primarily Patterns 2013
Materials
75 yards worsted weight yarn
1 pair 9mm safety eyes
embroidery floss (nose/mouth)
needle for embroidery
yarn needle
stuffing
size E crochet hook
wire slicker brush (optional)
Abbreviations (US notation)
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
dec = decrease
inc = increase
pm = place stitch marker
sc = single crochet
slst = slip stitch
st = stitch
[] #x = repeat contents of brackets # times
Notes
● Most components are worked in the round. Do not join rounds unless told to.
● Total stitches worked in the round or row are given in parentheses. Turning chains on rows are not
counted in this total.
● Finished size: approximately 5.5” tall when standing.
Tips for a fluffy puppy
● To achieve the fluffy look of the model images, firmly brush each component with a slicker brush
(found in pet stores) before sewing the pieces together, then touch up seams.
● Brush the front of the head BEFORE inserting eyes to avoid scratching the plastic and to get an even
density of fluff.
● Pull yarn tails to inside before brushing.
● Brush as much as you can before stuffing the piece to avoid pulling stuffing through holes in the
surface.
● After assembly, trim fur as needed for extra shaping.
Head (make 1)
worked from nose
Round 1: sc 8 in magic loop (8)
Round 2: [sc, inc] 4x (12)
Rounds 3-4: sc in each st around (12)
Round 5: [sc, inc] 6x (18)
Round 6: [sc 2, inc] 6x (24)
Round 7: [sc 3, inc] 6x (30)
Round 8: [sc 4, inc] 5x, sc 5 (35)
Round 9: sc in each st around (35)
Round 10: [sc 5, dec] 5x (30)
Round 11: [sc 4, dec] 5x (25)
Round 12: [sc 3, dec] 5x (20)
Round 13: [sc 2, dec] 5x (15)
Brush front, insert eyes, stuff.
Round 14: [sc, dec] 5x (10)
Round 15: dec around (5)
dec to close
Leave tail to sew head to body and cut yarn. Thread tail
into head so it exits at the neck. Finish brushing head.
Ear (make 2)
Row 1: ch 8, turn (8)
Rows 2-4: sc 7, ch1, turn (7)
Row 5: skip 1st st, sc 6, ch 1, turn (6)
Row 6: sc 6, ch 1, turn (6)
Row 7: skip 1st st, sc 5, ch 1, turn (5)
Row 8: sc 5, ch 1, turn (5)
Row 9: skip 1st st, sc 4, ch 1, turn (4)
Row 10 : sc 4, ch 1, turn (4)
Row 11: skip 1st st, sc 3, ch 1, turn (3)
Row 12: sc 3, ch 1, turn (3)
Row 13: skip 1st st, sc 2 (2)
Thread ending tail through side of ear to base. Brush ears.
Trim fur on one side for inner ear.
Front Leg (make 1 left and 1 right)
Round 1: sc 6 in magic loop (6)
Round 2: inc in each st around (12)
Round 3: dec 2, sc 8 (10)
Rounds 4-9: sc in each st around (10)
Round 10: [sc 4, inc] 2x (12)
Round 11: sc in each st around (12)
sc 4, without breaking yarn continue with shoulder shaping
left shoulder right shoulder
Row 1: sc 6, slst, ch 1, turn Row 1: slst, ch 1, turn
Row 2: skip 1st st, sc 5, slst, ch1, turn Row 2: skip 1st st, sc 5, slst, ch1, turn
Row 3: skip 1st st, sc 4, slst Row 3: skip 1st st, sc 4, slst
Leave tail long enough to sew leg to body and cut yarn. Brush leg and stuff, with only a little in the
shoulder area so it will cup the side of the body.
Back Leg (make 1 left and 1 right)
Round 1: sc 6 in magic loop (6)
Round 2: inc in each st around (12)
Round 3: dec 2, sc 8 (10)
Rounds 4-6: sc in each st around (10)
Round 7: dec, sc 3, inc, sc 4 (10)
Round 8: dec, sc 4, inc, sc 3 (10)
Round 9: inc, sc 3, dec, sc 4 (10)
Round 10: inc, sc 4, dec, sc 3 (10)
Round 11: [sc 4, inc] 2x (12)
Round 12: sc in each st around (12)
sc 2, Without breaking yarn continue with hip shaping
left hip right hip
Row 1: sc 6, slst, ch 1, turn Row 1: slst, ch 1, turn
Row 2: skip 1st st, sc 5, slst, ch1, turn Row 2: skip 1st st, sc 5, slst, ch1, turn
Row 3: skip 1st st, sc 4, slst Row 3: skip 1st st, sc 4, slst
Leaving tail long enough to sew leg to body, cut yarn. Brush leg and stuff, with only a little in the hip
area so it will cup the side of the body.
Body (make 1)
Worked front to back
Round 1: sc 6 in magic loop (6)
Round 2: inc in each st around (12)
Round 3: [sc, inc] 6x (18)
Round 4: [2sc, inc] 6x (24)
Rounds 5-8: sc in each st around (24)
Round 9: sc 12, dec, sc 8, dec (22)
Rounds 10: sc 11, dec, sc 7, dec (20)
Rounds 11-20: sc in each st around (20)
Round 21: [3 sc, dec] 4x (16)
Brush all but the last few rows and stuff.
Round 22: [2 sc, dec] 4x (12)
Round 23: dec around (6)
dec to close
Cut yarn and finish brushing body. The more curvy side is
the stomach.
Tail (make 1)
Round 1: sc 6 in magic loop, leaving (6)
enough yarn to sew tail to body
Rounds 2-3: sc in each st around (6)
Round 4: dec, sc 4 (5)
Rounds 5-6: sc in each st around (5)
Round 7: dec, sc 3 (4)
Rounds 8-9: sc in each st around (4)
Round 10: dec, sc 2 (3)
Round 11: sc in each st around (3)
Brush tail. Tail is not stuffed.
Note: Brushed components appear larger than their unbrushed counterparts!
Finishing:
● Sew ears to head. The beginning chain is against the head running nearly parallel front to back. The
straight edge is to the front and the curved edge along the bottom. Ears fold forward.
● Sew components to body using yarn tails. The legs should cup around the body.
● Hide yarn tails and brush seam areas to hide stitches.
●Trim fur on muzzle, then embroider nose and mouth.
